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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.73, 16.11 and 8.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.73, 16.11 and 8.69 is: 13.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.73 : 16.11 = 8.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.73/16.11 = 8.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.73x = 16.11 × 8.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.73x = 139.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.92/10.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.04

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